45 McConnell Springs Park - My Thoughts

45 McConnell Springs Park - My Thoughts

Author: Tom Hailey March 31, 2024 Duration: 4:59

Episode 45

Let's take a break and a walk around the McConnell Springs Park and see where Lexington, Kentucky began.

This twenty-six acre park on the NW side of Lexington inside New Circle Road off of Old Frankfort Pike is a beautiful place to visit and relax, and especially to take an out of town guest.

Visit their website at https://mcconnellsprings.org/ for more information.

Shownotes, links, and photographs for this episode #45 McConnell Springs Park - My Thoughts are on my website at:

 https://bluegrassvoicesandviews.com/mcconnell/

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Thanks for listening.

-Tom Hailey

 

 

 


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